"Triangles. In many cultures and arts, triangles have a multitude of meanings. For me, it represents strength in balance. In the culture I was raised in, it often refers to a shark tooth (niho manō).
Manō, a shark in Hawaiian waters, has been revered as both a symbol of fierceness and of family guidance. I find that to be a perfect explanation for the Pacific Islands. I remember the day my mom called, reporting that my friend was in the hospital in critical condition with one leg taken from a shark while surfing our home break. In contrast there were the beautiful moments, swimming beside them while both shark and man were symbiotically hunting for our evening meal. When a fifteen foot shark gracefully swam alongside me in a moment of peace, it reaffirmed that we all need this healthy fear - not the fear that cripples us, but rather the fear that motivates us to protect what we love." 3/7 - Chris Miyashiro